Robert Half
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Accounts Assistant – 6-Month FTC
Glasgow Area
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Strong Potential to Become Permanent
We are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation in the Glasgow area with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a supportive team, gain broad exposure across the finance function, and potentially secure a permanent position following the initial contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Posting journals and completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting month-end reporting and investigating account discrepancies.
- Processing purchase invoices, supplier payments, and sales ledger transactions.
- Supporting credit control, customer accounts, and invoice raising.
- Analysing financial information and producing reports for management.
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year-end activities.
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About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Assistant Accountant position.
- Good understanding of journals, reconciliations, and core accounting principles.
- Confident using Excel and finance systems.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Comfortable analysing financial information and investigating discrepancies.
- Proactive, positive, and able to work collaboratively within a wider team.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Broad exposure across the finance function
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Strong potential for the role to become permanent
- Immediate start available
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity and would be interested in a role with genuine long-term potential, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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